HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, MAY 27
Paddle Board Race
SUP RACE – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. All skill levels welcome to the 2 mile Stand Up Paddle board race. Demonstration available to 3 p.m. Brookwood Point, 6000 St. Hwy. 80, Cooperstown. Call 607-286-7349 or visit www.canoeandkayakrentals.com/brookwood-opening/2018/5/27/3rd-annual-sup-race
MUSICAL PERFORMANCE – 8 p.m. Presenting LADAMA, a band of 4 women performing a blend of Pan-American Traditional music mixed with soul, R&B, & pop. Cost, $28 at-the-door. West Kortright Center, 49 West Kortright Church Rd., East Meredith. Call 607-278-5454 or visit westkc.org/event/ladama/
RELAY RACE – 9 a.m. 30 mile race divided into 5 legs. Register by 5/18. Cost, $300/team. Start in Southside Oneonta across from Southside Mall, ends in General Clinton Park, 2507 Hinkley Ln., Bainbridge. Call 607-386-1351 or visit www.canoeregatta.org/Relay.html
SOCCER TOURNAMENT – 9 a.m. 3-on-3 soccer tournaments. Each team guaranteed 3 games. Divided by age. Maximum 5 players per team. Registration, $25/team. General Clinton Park, 2507 Hinkley Ln., Bainbridge. Call 607-237-6008 or visit www.canoeregatta.org/3on3_soccer.html
PLANT SALE – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Get a start on the garden with heritage varieties of plants propagated in organic soil at the farm. Main Entrance, The Farmers Museum, Cooperstown. Call 607-547-1450 or visit www.farmersmuseum.org/Heritage-Plant-Sale
MUSIC FESTIVAL – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The PENNY Country & Bluegrass Music Association Festival features Aaron Foster and Dreamcatcher, Mathews Family Tradition, Slewfoot Gospel Way, more. Includes great food, music workshops. Cost, $10. Busy Bird Festival Grounds, 231 Ketchumville Rd., Bershire. Call 570-934-2507 or visit www.facebook.com/PENNY-Country-and-Bluegrass-Music-385118384918914/
SPRINT RACE – Noon. Follow the last 11 miles of the 70 mile Canoe Regatta. Great warm up for racers, support crews for the race. Fee, $35/person day-of-race. Enter at Unadilla Fishing Access, finish at General Clinton Park, 2507 Hinkley Ln., Bainbridge. Call 607-386-1351 or visit www.canoeregatta.org/Sprint.html
CHARACTER TOUR – 1 – 2 p.m. Tour the museum through the eyes of the artists themselves. Features a tour with Edward Weston as portrayed by a Templeton Player. The Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. Call 607-547-1400 or visit www.fenimoreartmuseum.org/calendar-a
GIFT BASKET BONANZA – 2 p.m. Chance to win amazing gift baskets. Cost, $1/ticket. Free refreshments. Raffle begins at 4. Benefit for Catholic Community of St. Thomas. Old School Gymn, 2 Genesee St., Cherry Valley. Call 518-588-4108 or visit www.facebook.com/St-Thomas-the-Apostle-Church-Cherry-Valley-Ny-1521413281443943/
PRE-REGATTA DINNER – 5 – 7 p.m. Enjoy a spaghetti dinner the night before the canoe regatta or just the good company for this Memorial Day weekend. Includes meatballs, salads, desserts. Donations accepted. First Baptist Church, 21 Elm St., Cooperstown. Call 607-547-9371 or visit www.facebook.com/ctownfirstbaptist/
OPENING RECEPTION – 5 – 7 p.m. Celebrate the opening of “Arts Factory of Montgomery County.” Includes opportunity to meet the artists. Arkell Museum, 2 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie. Call 518-673-2314 ext. 110 or visit www.arkellmuseum.org/events-calendar
TALENT SHOW – 6 – 9 p.m. Enjoy performances by local talent. General Clinton Park, 2507 Hinkley Ln., Bainbridge. Call 607-967-5627 or visit www.canoeregatta.org/Regatta_s_got_Talent.html
FIREWORKS –10 p.m. (approx.) Celebrate the General Clinton Canoe Regatta. General Clinton Park, 2507 Hinkley Ln., Bainbridge. Call 607-237-6008 or visit www.canoeregatta.org